THE WHILE I WAIT EXPERIENCE™
January 16–18, 2027
There's still work to be done.
The While I Wait Experience™ is a three-day, all-inclusive retreat designed for women who are ready to step away from the demands of everyday life and intentionally invest in themselves.
For one weekend, you don't have to plan the meals, coordinate the schedule, answer everyone else's questions, or carry the mental load.
We've taken care of that.
Your responsibility is simple: Show up.
Over three days, you'll have space to think clearly, ask honest questions, build meaningful relationships, and create a plan for what's next.
This isn't a conference, and it isn't a weekend filled with motivational speeches.
It's an intentional experience built around one belief: There's still work to be done.
Not work for everyone else. Work for you.
Who This Experience Is For
This experience was created for women who are carrying responsibility while continuing to build the life they know they're called to live.
Whether you're leading a family, growing a business, navigating a career change, pursuing a dream, or entering a new season, you know that growth requires more than ambition.
It requires time to think.
Time to reflect.
Time to make decisions.
Time to build relationships with women who understand what you're carrying.
If you're looking for another networking event, this probably isn't for you.
If you're looking for a room where you can step away from distractions and intentionally invest in your next season, we'd love to welcome you.
What You'll Experience
Every part of this weekend has been designed with intention.
Throughout the retreat, you'll experience:
Three days and two nights in a shared retreat home
Meals and refreshments provided throughout the weekend
A curated Bloom Bar experience
Painting While We Wait
Prayer Board Workshop
Guided conversations and reflection sessions
Dedicated evening Q&A with Somalia
Time to connect with the other women in the room
Space to rest, think, and plan without interruption
Nothing is added simply to fill the schedule.
Everything has a purpose.
What You'll Leave With
The While I Wait Experience doesn't end on Monday.
Every participant receives:
A copy of While I Wait
A copy of Built While Becoming
A private Structure Session with Somalia to organize your ideas into a clear action plan after the retreat
Access to curated resources and recommendations gathered throughout Somalia's own building journey
An invitation to the April While I Wait Alumni Workshop, where retreat participants reconnect, reflect on their progress, and continue building together
Our goal isn't for you to leave inspired for a few days.
Our goal is for you to leave with relationships, practical tools, and a plan you can continue building long after the weekend ends.
Your Investment
Shared Retreat Experience
$900
Reserve your experience with a $225 deposit, followed by three monthly payments of $225.
Only 9 paid experiences are available.
Because every woman deserves to be known—not just counted.
Why So Few Women?
The While I Wait Experience was intentionally designed to be small.
Small enough for real conversations.
Small enough for honest questions.
Small enough for every woman to be seen.
You'll spend three days with women who are building, growing, and navigating life just like you.
Many retreats end when everyone goes home.
Our hope is that this community continues long after the weekend is over.
A Letter from Somalia
I've spent years building businesses, raising a family, writing books, and learning what it means to keep moving forward even when the path wasn't clear.
One thing I've learned is that growth doesn't happen by accident.
It happens when we intentionally create space to think, ask better questions, and surround ourselves with people who challenge and support us.
That's why I created The While I Wait Experience.
Not to give women another event to attend.
But to create a place where they can invest in themselves, gain practical direction, build meaningful relationships, and continue the work that's waiting for them when they return home.
Because there's still work to be done.
And you don't have to do it alone.
I'll see you in January.
— Somalia Swing
What to Expect
THE WHILE I WAIT EXPERIENCE™
Stop waiting. Start becoming.
January 16–18, 2027
You’ve been doing everything you’re supposed to do.
Showing up.
Holding it together.
Figuring it out as you go.
But something still feels… off.
Not wrong.
Just unfinished.
Like you’re in between versions of yourself.
This is what a waiting season actually feels like.
Not stuck.
Not lost.
Just… in between.
And the truth is—
most people waste this season trying to rush out of it.
But what if this season isn’t meant to be rushed?
What if it’s meant to be used?
What the Weekend Looks Like
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Welcome + Check-In
Settle into the space, receive your retreat materials, and gently unplug.
Pajama Night: Talk & Tea Time
A cozy, low-pressure evening designed to help you unwind.
No sharing circles. No spotlight.
Just warm tea, soft conversation, and space to breathe.
Paint & Pause: A Creative Moment of Stillness
A guided creative session focused on reflection and release.
You don’t need to be artistic — just present.
Purpose:
To slow your body down and mark the beginning of rest.
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Morning Reset
Light movement, quiet reflection, and grounding to start the day gently.
Breakout Sessions
Short, guided sessions focused on:
Rest without guilt
Trusting God in uncertain seasons
Letting go of pressure and timelines
Prayer Board Experience
A private, personal moment to write, reflect, and anchor what you’re holding in prayer.
This is for you — not for sharing.
The Bloom Board Experience: Vision in Waiting
A creative session where you visually express what’s growing in your current season.
No comparison. No explaining.
Purpose:
To help you see where you are — and honor it.
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Sunday Brunch
Unhurried conversation, good food, and shared presence.
Games & Grace Mixer
Lighthearted connection and laughter to close the weekend.
Joy without pressure.
Closing Reflection
A gentle send-off to help you return home grounded and clear — not overwhelmed.
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• You feel like you’ve outgrown parts of your life—but haven’t fully stepped into what’s next
• You’re carrying a lot, even if no one else sees it
• You keep saying “after this, I’ll focus on me”
• You’re entering a new year and don’t want to feel the same way again
• You know you don’t need motivation—you need space, clarity, and direction -
This weekend is for women who:
Are tired of holding everything together
Need rest but don’t want attention
Want clarity without being forced to talk
Are in transition, healing, or waiting on direction
You don’t have to arrive healed.
You don’t have to be confident.
You just have to be willing to show up for yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions?
This experience is intentionally intimate and restorative. Review the FAQs, and when you feel ready, you are invited to apply.
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The While I Wait Experience is not a conference or performance space. It is a private, restorative environment designed for rest, reflection, and reconnection with God, yourself, and what’s next.
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This retreat is for women who have been strong for a long time and are ready to pause, breathe, and be poured into — without pressure to perform or share more than they desire.
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You can expect a peaceful, structured yet gentle rhythm that includes quiet reflection, guided moments of renewal, restorative practices, meaningful connection, and sacred rest.
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This retreat invites you to unplug from daily demands and be present with yourself. You’re encouraged to leave your phone in your room during sessions and use it during breaks. We understand many women are caregivers, so you are always welcome to remain reachable for what matters most.
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Your retreat includes accommodations, nourishing meals, wellness-centered experiences, guided reflection, and a peaceful environment designed for restoration.